ROUND 2, PICK 48

TAVON WILSON

DB, Illinois

How he fits: Wilson has one thing the Patriots covet — versatility. With the Illini, he played cornerback and safety, moving between the two positions due to injuries to teammates and team needs. It is believed that New England will make Devin McCourty’s move from corner to safety more permanent, but even if that doesn’t happen, the Pats need depth in the secondary, which Wilson can offer.

When he’ll play: At this point, it’s tough to tell. His selection was met with a number of “who?” responses, and there isn’t much known about him. Several scouts around the league, when asked, had little to no information on him. But if he shows early that he can be effective, New England will use him — it plays a lot of sub and nickel packages and injuries down the stretch last season left them with precious little talent.

THE TAKE

“I feel like I can do both things (play corner and safety) at a very high level but it’s not up to me what position I play. It’s up to Coach (Bill) Belichick and the staff. I’m just going to do everything I can to the best of my abilities to do everything I can to contribute to the team.” — Tavon Wilson

ROUND 3, PICK 90

JAKE BEQUETTE

DE, Arkansas

How he fits: The 6-4, 264 pound Bequette, a productive player for Arkansas (23.5 sacks, 32.5 TFL in 48 games) will join the competition for time. He’s also shown a nose for the ball, with five forced fumbles in his senior year. A third-generation Razorback, Bequette’s 3-cone time of 6.9 seconds, third best among D-ends at the Combine, is one reason he appealed to the Pats — they often go for players who excel at that agility drill.

When he’ll play: After a few years of trying — largely unsuccessfully — to manufacture pressure on opposing quarterbacks, Bill Belichick went all-in this year, drafting three players who can get to the quarterback, and also signing a couple more in free agency. New England switched its defensive personnel often last year, and played a high percentage of nickel. So many players coming in and out naturally creates opportunities for Bequette and the other Pats who can rush the passer.

THE TAKE

“Jake was a very productive guy in the SEC as a defensive end in their system, did some linebacker stuff in the Combine and the all-star games, but he’s been primarily a productive pass-rusher for Arkansas over his four years, in a good conference.” — Patriots coach Bill Belichick

REMAINING PICKS

Round-overall: 5-163

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

As of right now, New England just has the one pick remaining, and if it only drafts five players, it will mark the smallest class in franchise history. There are still some holes to fill, and the team will have to consider the players it has on the board when their last turn comes. But the Patriots could use a young receiver to integrate into the offense, a cornerback, an interior offensive lineman to give them some depth or perhaps even a running back. Even though they drafted two in the first three rounds last year, a league source said Friday that they were looking at backs.